FAMILY SAILING ADVENTURES

Come sailing with us and enjoy some family time doing something fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are pleased to welcome participants onboard for a Family Sailing Adventure.  

SESSION TIME:  5:30pm to 7:30pm

SESSION DAY:  Fridays weekly during daylight savings - this session 19th January 2024.

SESSION PRICE:  $200 per boat, which includes a boat, an instructor and a free bowl of chips in the NCYC Clubhouse afterwards!

We cater for complete beginners so we’ll help you all to develop your sailing skills & knowledge in a fun, relaxed environment. 

Sailing will be conducted on the Club's fleet of Force 24 keelboats, on the inshore waters of Newcastle Harbour. 

The boats carry a fully qualified Instructor and up to four course participants, at least one of which must be an adult (18years+). The Minimum age is 7 years. Please see our FAQs if you have more family members.

A correctly fitting personal flotational device (PFD) or lifejacket will be supplied for all participants when you meet your instructor at the top of F-arm of our marina.

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Participant Details

We need to record all participants who are going on-water, so please provide names and dates of birth of all family members.  Everyone will be allocated an AS Number.  The principal registrant (sailor 1) signs the waiver and agrees to the terms & conditions on behlf of all family members.

Course Numbers

The NCYC Sailing Academy abides by the Australian Sailing instructor to student ratios, hence places are strictly limited. To avoid disappointment, we recommend registering early.

Book Multiple Dates

You can book an individual session date, or plan ahead and make sailing a regular family activity by booking multiple dates that fit in with your busy family schedule!

If you've sailed with us before, find your AS Number here . . .

Simply add your first and last names in the search and then find your record based on your postcode.  Follow this link - https://www.sailing.org.au/member-finder/

Member Discounts

Current financial NCYC members are offered a discount on training courses - 10% for General Members and 5% for Crew Members.  If you're intersted in NCYC Membership please visit our website.

General Course Information

We offer further details and general course information, both within your confirmation email (please check your junk/spam folder) as well as on our website, covering parking, recommended clothing, where to meet, missing a session etc - please follow this link CLICK HERE

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Having trouble registering? 

You don't have an Australian Sailing Number? 

Please click on the white SIGN UP button (below the blue SUBMIT button).  Then follow the steps as a NEW MEMBER. 

Your AS Number will be automatically allocated and is free of charge.

Should you have any questions, please get in touch wtih our friendly Sailing Office staff - sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au or 4940 8188.

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Experience Overview

This course is for participants keen to experience what keelboat sailing is about.

Course Prerequisites

Nil

Who should do this course?

This is the perfect 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. This is the perfect introduction and can be the ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

Course Outcome

Following the course, you will receive a completion certificate.